Rangel Holds Primary Lead

With 99% Reporting, Congressman Ahead by Four Points in Bid for 23rd Term

U.S. Rep Charles Rangel held a narrow lead Tuesday night in his bid for a 23rd term in a closely watched Democratic primary race that tested New York City's base of black political power against a rising Latino electorate.

Ballots were still being counted late Tuesday night. At 11:50 p.m., Mr. Rangel was ahead, with 47.5% of the vote to state Sen. Adriano Espaillat's 43.5%, with 99% of districts reporting. The Rev. Michael Walrond...